The 2025 Texas high school football season brings a private-school clash as the St. Anthony Yellowjackets (San Antonio, TX) travel south to face the John Paul II Centurions (Corpus Christi, TX) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hosted at John Paul II High School, this early-season contest features two programs ranked closely in the preseason, setting the stage for a competitive opener.
Game Details
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Matchup: St. Anthony (San Antonio, TX) @ John Paul II (Corpus Christi, TX)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: John Paul II High School, Corpus Christi, TX
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Anthony Yellowjackets
The St. Anthony Yellowjackets enter 2025 ranked #13,083 nationally and #1,168 in Texas, looking to prove they can start fast on the road. With a defense-oriented roster and a balanced offensive attack, St. Anthony will aim to control the tempo and prevent John Paul II from finding rhythm at home.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,083
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State Rank (TX): #1,168
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, minimize penalties, and use defensive stops to generate scoring chances.
Main Squad:
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Adrian Lopez – QB
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Isaiah Torres – RB
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Caleb Ramirez – WR
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Michael Garza – WR/DB
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Nathan Hernandez – OL/DL
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Diego Martinez – TE/LB
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Xavier Flores – DB
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Brandon Rivera – LB
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Hunter Chavez – DL
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Cristian Vega – WR
John Paul II Centurions
The John Paul II Centurions open 2025 ranked #13,713 nationally and #1,205 in Texas, close behind St. Anthony in preseason standings. Playing at home in Corpus Christi, the Centurions will lean on offensive playmakers and crowd energy to push past the Yellowjackets in this opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,713
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State Rank (TX): #1,205
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Key to Win: Execute a balanced attack, capitalize on field position, and protect their quarterback from pressure.
Main Squad:
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Marcos Rivera – QB
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Elijah Brown – RB
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Gabriel Sanchez – WR
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Anthony Scott – WR/CB
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Luis Gonzales – OL/DL
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Alex Martinez – TE/LB
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Cristian Perez – DB
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Daniel Torres – LB
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Diego Morales – DL
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Hunter Johnson – WR
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| St. Anthony | 13,083 | 1,168 | 0-0 |
| John Paul II | 13,713 | 1,205 | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
